Article initially published in Mar 2000.
T
he Ford Mustang is as all-American as any car ever built in the U.S., and in toy form it has always been a favorite. Both Hot Wheels and Matchbox have now done ten different castings of the Mustang, dating back to the 1960's. Both have just released new castings of the 1999 Mustang as well. Each has produced five Mustangs of the same model year and this allows for a true, head-to-head comparison of the best-known names in diecast toy cars. Eight of the ten Mustangs are currently in production by both brands, a clear statement of the popularity of the pony car.
Even though Matchbox and Hot Wheels are both now owned by Mattel, followers of each brand are still vocal in praise of their favorite toy cars. Like Coke and Pepsi, Ford and Chevy or any other great rivalry, Hot Wheel and Matchbox merits are hotly defended by the collecting faithful. While no single comparison can expect to resolve who is the fairest of them all, a Mustang comparison at least offers a level playing field for the match.
Article initially published in Jan 2000.
Article initially published in Jan 2000.
Look again, this is not what is seems. 'Dynamic' name likely chosen for fit
Initially published in Jan 2000.
Article initially published in Jan 2000.
Article initially published in Nov 1999.
